Sears DOD- 85% off titanium blue set

[Titus]

These won't last long... You get the titanium blue ratchet and 6 standard sockets in a wood box, plus the titanium blue bottle cap opener.
Reg Price $139.99,
DOD price- $19.97.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00990998000P?adCell=A3

I picked up 3 and will be giving them out as gifts!

 

[lbgradwell]

Wow. Great price!

Might grab one of these...

 

[goodfellow]

Just grabbed one -- it's a novelty item. Not sure if it's even worth the $20, but maybe as a conversation piece

 

[Stanger]

Just grabbed one -- it's a novelty item. Not sure if it's even worth the $20, but maybe as a conversation piece

I think it's more valuable as a tool. I'd use it.

 

[Titus]

I think it's more valuable as a tool. I'd use it.

+1

I picked up the ratchet alone when it was on clearance. It was priced cheaper than the standard chrome version and works just the same.

 

[Rigmaster]

wow, that is a great price, but I can't justify owning one since I already have too much "stuff". Hell, for that price it's reasonable to buy it to use!!!

If they had pick up in store available, I'd probably get one, but I just bought some stuff from sears and I can't see paying shipping on this or ordering $99 worth of stuff to get free shipping.........hmm


Rig

 

[autoace]

Just bought one. I always liked the next generation handles, smooth, comfortable, easy to clean,but I wouldn't pay much for a CM ratchet. I will use these tools, for cleaner, bench assembly,etc.. Couldn't pass it up for the price, nice new suds bottle opener too. Thanks for the heads up...Those are the type of Sears deals I like.

 

[autoace]

Just grabbed one -- it's a novelty item. Not sure if it's even worth the $20, but maybe as a conversation piece

Those ratchets are not bad, I am going to use mine.

 

[davestlouis]

They're neat ratchets, but the blue coating starts chipping off right away and looks like ****.

 

[MAD]

I would buy it and use it if I needed another one.

You could modify the wooden case to hold something else (micrometer etc...) pretty easily with a router.

 

[autoace]

They're neat ratchets, but the blue coating starts chipping off right away and looks like ****.

You can get it warranteed with a regular chrome one, in the future.

 

[davestlouis]

They won't warranty a peeling or otherwise damaged finish, so you would have to have a mechanical failure in order for the warranty to apply.

 

[Sparkland]

At this price, I picked up a set for each of my two boys.

My youngest son always loved those "blue" tools which were too expensive for Dad to buy.

Thanks for the notification. This board is better than weight watchers--lightens my wallet much faster than my waistline.

Brad

 

[autoace]

They won't warranty a peeling or otherwise damaged finish, so you would have to have a mechanical failure in order for the warranty to apply.

The warranty says satisfaction, period! I won't scuff it too much, it will be for clean, non-close quarter assembly.

 

[JB740i]

Sounds good to me. I think I'll get 2 of em.

Anyone got a $10 off of $50 coupon code?

 

[Titus]

The warranty says satisfaction, period! I won't scuff it too much, it will be for clean, non-close quarter assembly.

Titanium blue craftsman tools come with a special warranty card inside the box:

 

[charlie hepler]

They have sold out! darn. Those look cool!

 

[mkdive]

yep, just tried to get one.....out of stock! Dang!!! No loss, I have a bunch of new stuff coming from fleabay this week.

 

[goodfellow]

I think it's more valuable as a tool. I'd use it.

I'm just kiddin'! However, some of the guys I hang around with are all "old school" mechanics, and blue titanium tools would garner just too much ridicule. Heck, even using new shiny chrome tools leaves you wide open for harassment with that crowd

 

[autoace]

Titanium blue craftsman tools come with a special warranty card inside the box:

Sears will stop carrying them, then you would get a chrome version as a replacement soon. Wait, next year they will have a different color,etc.....

 

[goodfellow]

I just received my set. Say what you will about Sears, but in my experience they always have delivered the merchandise in short order.

It's a nice set, and the color will grow on me!!

That said, I tried the ratchet and it's very useable. After I lubed it properly, it's as smooth as my collection of old trusty SK fine tooth and vintage MACs.l

I don't know what all the fuss is about concerning Craftsman ratchets. Most newbee's to this board are told to toss the Craftsman ratchets. This ratchet is a winner!!!

It feels good, has a narrow profile, and once it's lubed it cycles effortlessly.

I'm using this set as a display in my office. For $20 it's a great deal.

 

[FuriousGeorge]

I don't think anyone complains about the thin profile ratchets. Those seem to be very nice and are about the best ratchets that Sears carries. It's the raised panel ratchets they include in all of their sets that everyone hates.

 

[goodfellow]

I don't think anyone complains about the thin profile ratchets. Those seem to be very nice and are about the best ratchets that Sears carries. It's the raised panel ratchets they include in all of their sets that everyone hates.

Good point -- thanks!

 

[MAD]

I don't think anyone complains about the thin profile ratchets. Those seem to be very nice and are about the best ratchets that Sears carries. It's the raised panel ratchets they include in all of their sets that everyone hates.

There have been some horrible examples of the standard teardrop shaped raised panel ratchet on the shelves since Danaher shifted their production away from the now closed More Drop forging plant. If you never had the displeasure to use one of the real turds, it can be hard to understand what all the bitching is about.

 

[64merc]

There have been some horrible examples of the standard teardrop shaped raised panel ratchet on the shelves since Danaher shifted their production away from the now closed More Drop forging plant. If you never had the displeasure to use one of the real turds, it can be hard to understand what all the bitching is about.

Yup, a lot of us bought the raised panel ratchets years back, and they served us well. That is, until we discovered something better

 

[Sparkland]

I just received my set. Say what you will about Sears, but in my experience they always have delivered the merchandise in short order.

It's a nice set, and the color will grow on me!!

That said, I tried the ratchet and it's very useable. After I lubed it properly, it's as smooth as my collection of old trusty SK fine tooth and vintage MACs.l

I don't know what all the fuss is about concerning Craftsman ratchets. Most newbee's to this board are told to toss the Craftsman ratchets. This ratchet is a winner!!!

It feels good, has a narrow profile, and once it's lubed it cycles effortlessly.

I'm using this set as a display in my office. For $20 it's a great deal.

Please pardon my ignorance, but what kind of lube are you using on the wrench? Is there a certain way to apply it?
I know these kind of questions could conjure up some weird answers but I need to know. I have never lubed a wrench and my dad as far as I can remember never did either.

Thanks, Brad

P.S. I will try to sift through the chaff to find the correct answer when the replies start rolling.

 

[Stanger]

Yeah, I love the thin profile ratchets. They are the workhorses of my small collection.

I would try to clean the blue coating off right from the start, but that would be too much work. Just let it disappear on its own and maybe wipe it down with a tough solvent when most, but not all of the coating was gone.

 

[goodfellow]

Please pardon my ignorance, but what kind of lube are you using on the wrench? Is there a certain way to apply it?
I know these kind of questions could conjure up some weird answers but I need to know. I have never lubed a wrench and my dad as far as I can remember never did either.

Thanks, Brad

P.S. I will try to sift through the chaff to find the correct answer when the replies start rolling.

Oh -- now you've done it. You're asking for Merkava's magic formula

Permatex Assembly Lube

Here's a thread to peak your interest


http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26371

 

[a390st]

Those thin profile ratchets are fine. I have a set. The 1/2" is way too heavy and bulky, but the 3/8" is really nice. It is definitely a keeper, and to me isn't too extremely far behind a SO dual 80. I don't know how well Merk's red lube will do in these. It doesn't seem to play well with fine tooth ratchets. I haven't tried it.

E will probably fuss at me, but the standard raised panel Craftsman ratchets are garbage. They just aren't made well. I have an old Matco BR8T, which is basically the same design. It is a very good tool. The Craftsman version was never as good as the Matco, and they have got worse as time has passed. The thin profile ones are in a whole different league. You should enjoy working with it.

 

[Bolster]

What is a "DOD" price?

All I can think of is "Dead On Delivery."

 

[krusty the clown]

I have an old Matco BR8T

i miss my matco br8n

 

[krusty the clown]

What is a "DOD" price?

All I can think of is "Dead On Delivery."

deal o' the day

 

[Merkava_4]

E will probably fuss at me, but the standard raised panel Craftsman ratchets are garbage.

I've learned to judge each tool piece by piece, rather than condemn an entire brand. Some Craftsman stuff is good, other pieces like their ratchets ... are junk.

 

[Bolster]

deal o' the day

I searched for "deal of day" and "deal of the day" at sears and found off-topic stuff, nothing saying it was the DOTD. Is the DOTD on a certain page?

EDIT: I searched the forum, found the answer. If anyone else has this question, I guess you go to sears.com, then click on the tools tab at the top, then scroll down. About mid-page it says HOT DEAL OF THE DAY over a photo of fire.

Today it's a Companion screwdriver set. Ewww.

 

[a390st]

I love their round head fine tooth ratchets and the thin profiles are very good, too. I just don't understand why they can't get the quality of the raised panel ratchets to a level where they don't skip and turn lose.

Those early Danaher Matco ratchets were really decent. I haven't fooled with the most current ones, but I have heard from several people that they don't compare.

 

[krusty the clown]

I love their round head fine tooth ratchets and the thin profiles are very good, too. I just don't understand why they can't get the quality of the raised panel ratchets to a level where they don't skip and turn lose.

Those early Danaher Matco ratchets were really decent. I haven't fooled with the most current ones, but I have heard from several people that they don't compare.

which early ones?

 

[a390st]

The post-Wright ratchets. Any of the teardrop style that is still around today. I like the round head Wright ratchets, too, but I was specifically comparing the older Matco ratchets with the newer ones. I think a lot of the newer ones are imported, but I have enough ratchets that I don't need any more. I have a lot of ratchets, but I still keep that BR8T. It feels good and never skips. The Craftsman ones are the same basic design outside of the quick release, but they are just totally inferior. I suppose the tolerances aren't as tight or something.

 

[krusty the clown]

i still prefer the new brittan made ones like the br8n........

 

[a390st]

No argument there. I was just comparing the older ones I have used to the newer version of the same model.

 

[Mr_fixit]

it's 59.97 now.